Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Nerdy Romantics Podcast combines romance and nerd pop culture book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some podcasts focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, or they either review books or TV and movies, host Y. M. Nelson combines it all, creating a safe space for listeners who are fans of all the things. I bring my own perspective as a romance author and a superhero and Star Trek fan to the discussions.

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If you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and nerdy TV and movies then this podcast is for you!

Podcasting since 2020 • 101 episodes

Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Latest Episodes

What is going on with Lanterns? S1, Episode 2 review-UPDATED

*Edited for intro length and dead air* Jen, Staci, and host Y. M. Nelson talk live about what they liked and were confused about in episode 2 of the HBO Max show Lanterns.Topics We Discuss:What did we watch, yall?Wha...

September 16, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 97 • 1:00:26

Lanterns Livestream! We review S1_Ep_1

We go live on YouTube to review episode 1 of Lanterns, season 1 showing weekly on HBOMax. This time I am joined by cohost Jen G. and we point out some things that caught our eye about this episode.TOPICS:We're doing lives! Who are we...

September 02, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 96 • 59:47

We rate Supergirl | Review, pt.2

Jen G. and I rate the movie Supergirl (2026) after we talk about pacing , fight scenes and some other goodies. Join us for a fun time!TOPICS WE DISCUSS:The pacingJames Gunn's fight scenesSome comic clearing ...

August 26, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 95 • 39:35

Why you shouldn't sleep on Supergirl | review, pt.1

Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen talk about the new James Gunn DCU movie, Supergirl and the impact it's already made on the DC landscape.TOPICS WE DISCUSS:Were you excited about this movie? What did you know going in?A signature Jam...

August 12, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 94 • 47:08

Joi Jackson talks Catfish in Paradise

Y. M. Nelson talks with romance author Joi Jackson about her book Catfish in Paradise, book 2 of the Love, Lies, and Catfish series. This is episode 2 of my Black Women Deserve Love mini-series.Topics Discussed:The s...

July 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 93 • 1:03:49